Mother's Day Technology Gift Guide from $50 to $100 for 2009

Description: The VuPoint Solutions Digital Film and Slide Converter allows you to take your old 35mm negatives and slides that have been sitting on the top shelf of your closet and easily convert them to digital 5.0mp format at 1800 dpi for you to preserve and share with all of your friends and family. The VuPoint Film and Slide Converter is easy to use and works with your home PC or laptop. The unit is compatible with Windows XP and Vista. To purchase our products,please visit our resellers link at our website to locate the retail outlet of your choice.Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.99

VuPoint Solutions Waterproof Camera

VuPoint Solutions 5.0 MP Waterproof Digital Camera (front)

Description: The VuPoint Solutions 5.0 MP Digital Camera with waterproof case is the easy solution to photography in any outdoor activity. It is waterproof up to 50ft and is durable enough to use in any terrain. It has a 2.0 LCD color display for easy review of images and an 8x digital zoom. It has a built in 16MB flash memory and supports an SD card up to 2GB. To purchase, please click on our resellers tab at our website to find your preferred retail outlet.Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.99 to $149.99

DreamGEAR Warbeast

Warbeast

Description: dreamGEAR has brought unprecedented realism to gaming with the life-size WarBeast guitar controller, fully licensed by iconic heavy metal guitar manufacturer B.C. Rich. For the very first time, this PS3®-compatible wireless device bridges the gap between professional guitars and gaming equipment, electrifying Guitar Hero, Rock Band and Rock Revolution experiences.
Featuring an enhanced strum bar, responsive whammy bar and Star Power button, the WarBeast offers a more intense gaming experience for even the best players. With a removable neck and made of lightweight materials, the WarBeast also provides users with effortless portability.
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Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10.1

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10.1

Description: Let Dragon NaturallySpeaking, the world’s best-selling speech recognition software, help your mom to speak her mind this Mother’s Day. Whether she’s running her own business or always has her hands full around the house, Dragon allows her to create and edit documents or emails, open and close applications on her PC, and control her mouse and entire desktop – all by voice! The newest version – Dragon 10.1 – now provides Windows Vista 64-bit PC users the full functionality of Dragon.
Dragon also includes Dragon Voice Shortcuts that allow moms to search the Web, and Quick Voice Formatting, which makes it easier to format, delete and copy words and passages, all with simple voice commands. Plus, Dragon works with the most commonly used desktop applications, including Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, Firefox, AOL and more. If your mom needs to get more done quickly, just say the word and Dragon NaturallySpeaking will transform her productivity.
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Sound ID 200 Bluetooth Headset

Sound ID 200 Bluetooth Headset

Description: The Sound ID 200 is ergonomically designed Bluetooth Headset -- offering all-day wearing comfort and a chic soft-touch cobalt-blue material.
It follows in the footsteps of its predecessors and offers functionality unique to Sound ID products, such as NoiseNavigation™, which provides clear audio through the reduction of background noise thanks to dual adaptive beam-forming microphones and sound isolation algorithms. Additionally the headset offers Automatic Volume Control for seamless volume adjustment depending on a user’s environment.
The Sound ID 200 will be available at www.amazon.com, www.soundid.com, select Apple Retail Stores and Fry’s Electronics for $99.99 in mid-April.Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.99

Sound ID 300 Bluetooth Headset

Sound ID 300 Bluetooth Headset

Description: With a high gloss piano black finish, the lightweight Sound ID 300 displays a sophisticated design and differentiates itself from other Bluetooth headsets with innovative functionality, including NoiseNavigation™ and PersonalSound™. NoiseNavigation™ provides clear audio through the automatic reduction of background noise, while PersonalSound™ allows users to select from three listening modes that enhance speech clarity without raising the volume. The Sound ID 300 Bluetooth headset will be available through AT&T, both in retail stores nationwide and online, as of April 15, 2009. It has 6 hours of talktime, weighs just 8 grams, comes with a Universal AC charger (100-240 VAC), USB charging cable, three sizes of RealComfort EarLoops and an Ear Hook for an alternative over-the-ear wearing option.Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.99

PDF Converter Professional 5

PDF Converter Professional 5

Description: Want a great gift to help mom save time at the PC? Don’t let her waste time copying and pasting text ever again! With Nuance’s PDF Converter, she can not only create PDF files, but can convert existing PDF files into fully-formatted documents, fillable forms and spreadsheets – everything from Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to Corel WordPerfect and Rich Text Format documents. PDF Converter allows moms to access the information trapped within PDF files with simple one-touch conversion. Now that tax season is over, PDF Converter Professional is a great way to keep tax forms, receipts and other documents into secure PDF files for easy filing next year. This is a perfect gift for document re-creation or content editing needs.Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.99

Cobra Deluxe Bluetooth® Headset

Cobra Deluxe Bluetooth® Headset

Description: The pioneering Deluxe Bluetooth® Headset is designed for consumers who require extreme versatility with their wireless needs. Its intelligent audio design with the addition of T5 Sonance Noise Cancellation Technology blocks outside noises by counteracting any interfering sound frequencies, allowing for clear cellular transmission that is unrivaled by other Bluetooth® wireless technology devices.
Worn over the head and on either ear, the Deluxe Bluetooth® Headset features an adjustable boom arm so the microphone can be leveled at a position most comfortable for the user. An easy access one-touch on/off button and volume controls, 8 hours of talk time and 250 hours of standby time provide a convenient and customizable alternative to other handsfree headset devices. These highlights and the unrivaled, clear sound combine to create the very best handsfree Bluetooth® wireless accessory on the market.
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Keep Mom In The Loop

Boost Mobile i776w

Description: Want to give mom a new cell-phone but afraid of locking her into a two year contract with expensive monthly payments? Boost Mobile has the answer! This Mother’s Day, give mom a stylish, affordable prepaid mobile phone from Boost Mobile to help them stay connected for less.
Stylish moms will love Boost Mobile’s i776w handset. Available in a fun purple color, the i776w is a sleek/lightweight flip phone that is the perfect accessory for mom’s busy schedule. Features include GPS, Wireless Web, text and picture (multi-media) messaging, digital camera and hands-free speakerphone.
Frugal moms will love Boost Mobile’s Monthly Unlimited plan which provide UNLIMITED talk, text messaging and Walkie-Talkie, all for one flat rate of $50 per month, taxes included! Boost Mobile’s $50 Monthly Unlimited Plan can save moms and families up to $695/year in comparison to similar prepaid plans. In addition, with no contracts or credit checks, moms will have an easy, reliable and inexpensive way to keep tabs on family and loved ones.
The i776w is available online at www.BoostMobile.com for $99.99 and at select retail stores, including RadioShack, Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Sprint stores. Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.99

CEIVA Digital Photo Frame

CEIVA Digital Photo Frame

Description: CEIVA Logic, Inc., the inventor and supplier of the leading digital photo frame, presents the perfect Mother’s Day gift for celebrating all the moms, grandmothers, wives and sisters in your life. Displaying priceless photos sent from loved one spread out across the globe, CEIVA Digital Photo Frames™ keep mothers connected to friends and family no matter how many miles may separate them. With her CEIVA®, mom can continue to share special moments with her family and wake up each day to new photos—it’s a truly heartwarming gift for the person who taught you how to share. Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.99

JBL Duet II Speakers

JBL Duet II 2.0 speaker system

Description: Whether for a computer, laptop or MP3 player, for occasional browsing of video clips, or to serve as a home entertainment center, the JBL Duet II desktop speaker systems are an ideal solution for work or for play. Though the JBL Duet II casts a 4 inch wide by 10 inch surface area, the Proprietary Phoenix transducer technology has been utilized to ensure that the system delivers great bass, a crystal clear midrange and smooth highs, with 20 watts of total power. Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.95

Description: Together, Nero and TiVo have unveiled a new technology that provides the full TiVo experience on your PC or Laptop with playback on any media-enabled device. The DVR as we know is a thing of the past.
The future of TV and the digital home is about allowing you to enjoy content anytime, anywhere and on any device. Nero Liquid TV/ TiVo PC allows you to enjoy TiVo content in any room, anytime and anywhere even without a TiVo Box, cable / satellite connection or TV.Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.00 to $199.00

Fitbit Tracker

Fitbit tracker's personal progress page

Description: The Fitbit Tracker contains a motion sensor like the ones found in the Nintendo Wii. The Tracker senses your motion in three dimensions and converts this into useful information about your daily activities. The Tracker measures the intensity and duration of your physical activities, calories burned, steps taken, distance traveled, how long it took you to fall asleep, the number of times you woke up throughout the night and how long you were actually asleep vs just lying in bed. You can wear the Tracker loosely in your pocket or clipped to your clothing, even bras. Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.00

Sansa SlotRadio Player

Sansa slotRadio Player

Description: The slotRadio player is a hot new music player that comes preloaded with 1,000 songs and also includes a FM Radio, belt clip and rechargebale battery. The 1,000 songs are handpicked from the Billboard charts and categorized into seven playlists including Rock, Country, Urban, Alternative, Contemporary, Workout and Chillout so you can pick the music that fits your mood. Additional genre-specific cards will be available in April, which will include a 1,000 songs for the price of $39. It's a perfect player for someone who wants to enjoy great music without the hassles of downloads, software or a PC - it's one of the simplest players out there. Just turn it on and enjoy!Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.00

New Spring Designs For Zune

New Spring Zune Original Designs

Description: Give mom a customized gift for Mother's Day this year. Zune Originals, the online customization store that lets people personalize Zune players with detailed engraved artwork, released a new collection of designs that select artists created to celebrate spring. The designs are available at ZuneOriginals.net and you can add up to five lines of text to say something special.Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.00 to $249.00

Verizon’s Push-to-Talk Clamshell (CDM8975)

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Description: Perfect for moms on-the-go who need to stay connected no matter where the busy day takes them, this new Push-to-Talk handset is available through Verizon Wireless, and features a unique clam shell design for fast and efficient two-way communication, offering more than just one way to get in touch instantly with those important people. Also includes Web capabilities, Bluetooth® technology, and a 1.3 megapixel camera with video. Comes with VCast music with Rhapsody® available.Visit the WebsitePrice: $99.00 to $149.99

Description: The HWREN1 effectively doubles the operating distance of your entire wireless network. Whether its an area in your home that has limited or no wireless coverage or a warehouse in your office, the Hawking Hi-Gain Wireless-300N Range Extender takes the signal from your wireless access point and retransmits it at a higher rate. Simply place the Range Extender halfway between your Wireless Access Point and wireless trouble spot. The HWREN1 is the ONLY wireless repeater on the market that supports most wireless 802.11b/g/n networks and devices so you never have to worry whether the wireless network you have at your home or office will work with the Range Extender. The HWREN1 also features a software setup wizard for hassle-free installation. To setup the Range Extender you simply load the CD and scan for a network to extend.
Features
- Doubles the Range of your Wireless Network
- The Only Range Extender that works with most 802.11b/g/n Networks and Wireless Access Points
- New Setup Wizard allows for quick and easy setup
- Eliminate most Wireless Dead Spots in your Home or Office
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Description: Warm her heart this Mother’s Day with a gift she can cherish for years. With Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Edition you can create a movie of memories for mom. If mom can love your popsicle stick picture frame and macaroni necklace, she’s sure to treasure a home video you made yourself to show her how much she’s meant to you. With Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Edition , you can easily compile photos and videos of your family and turn it into a feature-film quality movie that will knock her off her feet. The software allows you to get professional results with its video compositing, color correction, and surround sound tools. It even includes DVD authoring, Blu-ray disc burning, and multiple options for online posting, so give mom something she will really love this Mother’s Day with Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Edition.Visit the WebsitePrice: $84.95 to $99.95

Website Builder

Create your own website at 350.com

Description: 350pages enables anyone to create their own website in minutes! Simply select one of the professionally designed templates and customize everything. 350page's unique customizable graphics enables you to personalise your headings, buttons, logos and even spinning text. The smart uploader, inbuilt photo editor, photo galleries and slideshows make it easy and fun. For maximum flexibility you can drag and drop the objects wherever you want them.
Everything you need is provided - even the hosting. As 350pages is an online web page builder, there is no software to download and you can make changes and publish your web pages from any Internet connected computer, anywhere in the world, at any time.Visit the WebsitePrice: $79.99

IHome Rotating Alarm For IPod Touch & IPod Nano

iHome Rotating Alarm Clock for IPod touch & iPod nano

Description: Hear it! See It! The sleek, smart iH41 Rotating Alarm Clock is specifically designed to take advantage of the iPod touch & iPod nano’s variable aspect screen. Just place it on its side to watch widescreen video and the clock display will adjust to match. Wake up to your favorite music or relax watching a cool video. Compatible with most docking iPods. Another genius device from iHome.Price: $79.99

BeAnywhere DRIVE

retail package BeAnywhere DRIVE

Description: BeAnywhere DRIVE is a Remote Access enabled USB Drive that has just been launched in the US retail market. BeAnywhere DRIVE enables the user to have full Remote Access and control over his home or office computer from any other computer in the world, using the internet.
The new BeAnywhere DRIVE USB tool now available in the US retail stores was developed using some of the existing web based technology of the BeAnywhere.com service, but adding an important mobility feature by placing all the required software running from the USB Drive.
BeAnywhere DRIVE includes a wide range of useful features, which enable the user to access and control a remote computer, transfer and/or share files of any size, synchronize folders across computers or invite someone to have remote access to the PC.
BeAnywhere DRIVE comes out of the box with free upgrades, free technical support for one year and 3 licenses that allow you to control up to 3 different computers for one year. After that, there will be the need to renew the license. It is currently available in all OfficeMax stores.
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Mother's Day Made Easy!

Plantronics Explorer 390 Bluetooth Headset

Description: It’s all about clear calls with this hands-free Bluetooth headset. Improved noise reduction features like wind and echo reduction, deliver clear calls at an affordable price. You can listen and talk easily while you focus on the road with this user-friendly headset. Secure Simple Pairing and QuickPair™ technology allow easy connection to Bluetooth phones. A convenient battery status light lets you know when it’s time for a charge. With simple features, crisp sound, and a lightweight comfortable fit, this headset will quickly become an extension of you.
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Description: IronKey devices, with military-grade, always-on encryption, password management and waterproof and tamperproof design, allow personal users, businesses and government agencies to securely carry their digital lives with them, and remain confident that their identities and sensitive data are safe even if they lose the device. IronKey devices come in three flavors - the Basic, the Personal and the Enterprise - and each can be purchased at 1GB, 2GB, 4GB or 8GB. With prices ranging from $79 - $299, everyone is sure to find a device that fits whether purchasing for the everyday consumer or student, or the frenzied business traveler.Visit the WebsitePrice: $79.00 to $299.00

Description: The i2i Stream is a one-to-many wireless portable audio sharing accessory that features high-performance 2.4 GHz CD-quality sound. It is the first solution that enables users to wirelessly broadcast high-quality audio from a variety of media sources such as: iPods, Zune, CD and DVD players, as well as home entertainment systems. The i2i Stream also allows multiple users to share the same music, while using their individual headphones or earbuds without the inconvenience of burdensome wires connecting the listeners together. You can broadcast and receive music on up to 7 channels with friends and family within a 30-foot radius without any loss of audio quality. It's a great way to get your Internet radio off of your computer and onto your headphones and/or speakers.
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Geotag Your Photos With Trips & Pics

Pharos' Trips & Pics tracks your trip and pinpoints each spot where your photos were taken. Click on the point and the photo opens up on your screen.

Description: One of the hottest tech trends this year is geotagging, the process of adding GPS location information to photos. Pharos introduced Trips & Pics , a simple-to-use device that logs your trips and shows you where your photos were taken in Google Earth, Microsoft Streets & Trips, or Microsoft Virtual Earth. Costing just $99.95, Trips & Pics offers a whole new way to organize and categorize trips and photos with an easy to use and affordable device.Visit the WebsitePrice: $70.00 to $100.00

IHome IH20 Shower To Shore

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Description: This portable water-resistant speaker system for your iPod is a must have. Whether you’re lounging on the beach or enjoying a shower, this portable speaker will keep your iPod or MP3 player safe and sound. Hanging loop and shower hook makes it easy to mount in any shower. AC adaptor included for charging your iPod. Inserts to fit 5G, nano, photo, mini and 4G iPod models.Visit the WebsitePrice: $69.99

Dremel Stylus

Dremel Stylus

Description: The Dremel Stylus cordless rotary tool brings precision to the do-it-yourself mother's fingertips. Its innovative contour-grip design, t-shape handle and Lithium-ion technology are designed to make the tool an extension of mom's hand, aiding her in home repair, crafting and woodworking projects. It is ideal for intricate projects, including detailed drilling, carving, cleaning, detailed sanding, engraving, cutting and polishing. Its Lithium-ion battery holds a charge for up to two years in storage, so the tool is always ready when the user is. Visit the WebsitePrice: $69.99

Description: The Pakseat is a large capacity, light-weight backpack with an adjustable fold-down seat.
Easy-to-use, and available in two color combinations, the Pakseat comes equipped with a versatile padded sleeve that can be used to carry a hydration reservoir or safely transport your laptop computer, an exit port for headphones, and tons of storage space. The pakseat has many other features including an internal frame that supports your back while sitting. Perfect for hiking trips, picnics, concerts in the park, afternoons in the quad, days on the beach, weekends at your child’s sporting event, or a romantic day with your Valentine.
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Text Your Sweetie With The New Motorola Hint QA30

Text Your Sweetie with the New Motorola Hint QA30

Description: Can’t stand to be away from your Valentine? Motorola Hint QA30, the social messaging slider with a full QWERTY keypad keeps love birds connected via email, threaded text message, instant messenger, or voice. This pocket-sized slider with fiery red accents also features a PC-like Web browsing experience with high-speed connectivity, an integrated MP3 player to share favorite tunes and up to 8GB optional removable memory to store them. A 2.0 megapixel camera is perfect for capturing those sweet moments and then viewing them on the colorful 2.5” color display. Available at U.S. Cellular. Visit the WebsitePrice: $65.95

VHS To DVD 3.0 Deluxe

Honestech, Inc.

Description: The package is a complete solution which includes the USB 2.0 video conversion device (VIDBOX) and software. With just a few clicks, you can archive your videotape collection onto DVD/CD. You can also create your own DVD/CD movies from camcorder, VCR, DVD player, and more. The software provides an Easy Wizard Mode which provides the pictorial instruction to help you convert your video easily.Visit the WebsitePrice: $59.99 to $60.00

Premium Bluetooth® Headset

Cobra Premium Bluetooth® Headset

Description: The lightweight Premium Bluetooth® Headset has been designed for optimum performance as well as maximum comfort with a sleek and understated size. Offering the most exceptional sound quality of any Bluetooth® wireless accessory device of its kind available, the Premium Bluetooth® Headset provides 7 hours of talk time and an advanced standby time of 150 hours. The Premium Bluetooth® Headset has a soft, adjustable ear hook that can be worn over either ear to accommodate both left- and right-handed individuals. A one-touch answer/end button and easily reachable volume controls lay flush against the device to maintain the simple design.
The device comes with three chargers (home, USB and vehicle) to ensure users maximum power no matter where they may find themselves without it. In addition, a conservative charge time of less than 3 hours, an LED status indicator, a soft, adjustable ear clip and wide-based volume control equip mobile consumers with optimum convenience and ease. The home chargers included with each headset are also eco-friendly as they automatically power down to conserve energy once charging is complete.Visit the WebsitePrice: $59.95

Shapeways - Turning 3D Into Reality

Shapeways

Description: Shapeways is the first online consumer co-creation community.For the first time, budding artists, architects, product designers and dabbling consumers alike can easily and affordably order theircreate 3D designs as physically objects in an inspiring and affordable way. Harnessing the power of a global network of production service partners, Shapeways ensures the most cost-efficient, reliable manufacturing and order fulfillment for digital manufacturing today. Shapeways is spinning-out from the Lifestyle Incubator of Royal Philips Electronics, located in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
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